Sergeant
University Police Department
Job #546598
Close Date: Sunday, May 4, 2025
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(Job #546598Sergeant, Salary Range: $7,940 - $11,449; Hiring Range: $9,500. This is a full-time, benefited, non-exempt, 12-month pay plan permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the University Police Department. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Police Lieutenant or the Chief of Police, the Sergeant is assigned primary responsibility as a working, first line supervisor, in addition to general law enforcement and specialized work assignments performed by Police Officers and Corporals. Work assignments required the use of independent judgment and the ability to provide leadership to others.
The Sergeant rank is distinguished by the full-time assignment of supervisory duties, including making work assignments, monitoring and reporting work activities, and providing on the job training and assistance to subordinates.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision
Administrative Duties & Special Assignments
Other Duties as Assigned
To view full Key Responsibilities section click here.pdf
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:
As listed in Classification Standards:
Comprehensive knowledge of current law enforcement methods and procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge of current criminal codes and laws.
Comprehensive knowledge of effective investigative techniques and procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including writing clear and comprehensive reports.
Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
Ability to provide effective leadership, training and direction to assigned personnel.
Ability to supervise and evaluate employees effectively.
As related to the major responsibilities for this position:
1. The knowledge, understanding, correct interpretation, and application of: the Constitution, state laws and regulations, especially those related to campus law enforcement; current case law and critical court decisions affecting use of force, prisoner handling, search and seizure, interrogations, investigative procedures, viability of prosecution; liability and risk management.
2. The ability to continuously maintain knowledge and understanding of current police procedures; patrol techniques; investigative procedures; effective handling of serious/violent crimes; emergency management of critical incidents and campus emergency situations; disaster response.
3. The ability to read, understand, remember, interpret, apply, and follow critical CSU, Cal Poly Humboldt, and department policies and procedures, including those related to: University Code of Rules and Regulations; the Student Code of Conduct; Housing Regulations; Emergency Management Plan; Chain of Command; Delegation of Authority; Professional Standards of Conduct; Arrests, Searches, Seizure, Custody and Detention; Use of Force; Handling Juveniles; Involuntary drawing of Blood; CLETS Access Issues; CLERY Act; FERPA; Criminal History and Police Report Information; Vehicle Use and Pursuits; Property and Evidence Handling and Control; Use of Canines; Use of Mounted Horse Units; Event Management and Crowd Control Procedures; Domestic Violence; Responses to Child Abuse and Elder Abuse; Response to Sexual Assault; Response to Hazardous Waste/Materials Incidents; Missing Persons Investigations and Amber Alerts; Medical Marijuana; Aid to Victims of Violent Crime; Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents; Implementation of Sexual Offender Laws under 290 PC; Off-Duty Police Related Incidents; Officer-Involved Shootings and Fatal Incidents; Outside Employment Conflicts of Interest; Report Processing and Routing; and Citizen’s Complaints/Internal Investigations.
4. Knowledge of the role of law enforcement on a California State University campus and the ability to work tactfully and effectively with a diverse community. The ability to demonstrate tolerance and respect, communicating clearly, logically, and courteously, professionally representing Cal Poly Humboldt and the California State University System.
5. The ability to accurately analyze situations, develop and evaluate courses of action, and initiate reasonable actions in an appropriate amount of time given the circumstances.
6. The ability to effectively supervise, lead, teach, direct, inform, motivate, praise, and counsel subordinates.
7. The ability to perform quality work in acceptable volume within established deadlines.
8. The ability to work effectively, professionally, and productively with or without direct supervision.
9. The ability to accept responsibility, direction, and change.
10. The ability to safely operate and assist in the care of equipment.
11. The ability to demonstrate initiative and creativity in work performed.
12. The ability to learn new tasks and other details with speed and thoroughness.
13. The ability to maintain neat and professional standards in both personal appearance and assigned work stations.
14. The ability to learn, follow, demonstrate, and teach established safety practices.
15. The ability to acquire and maintain the job skills to effectively carry out all the responsibilities listed in the Position Summary and the Essential Job Functions (see above).
16. The ability to plan, assign, direct & review the work of others.
17. The ability to Assess emergency circumstances and developing, implementing and directing appropriate response strategies.
18. Ability to assist in developing department policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) academy.
Three or more years of active law enforcement experience.
Completion of a P.O.S.T Supervisory Program is desirable or must be completed within one year of appointment.
Eligible to be a peace officer in the State of California, including meeting the requirements for P.O.S.T. certifications under SB2, effective January 1, 2023.
Possess a valid P.O.S.T Certificate of Eligibility or a P.O.S.T Basic Certificate in good standing.
Valid California driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of a P.O.S.T Intermediate Certificate.
5 or more years of active law enforcement experience in the field.
Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for at least three professional references
Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2025.
Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.
We acknowledge that Cal Poly Humboldt is located on the unceded lands of the Wiyot people, where they have resided from time immemorial. We encourage all to gain a deeper understanding of their history and thriving culture. As an expression of our gratitude we are genuinely committed to developing trusting, reciprocal, and long lasting partnerships with the Wiyot people as well as all of our neighboring tribes. Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.
Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.
Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.
CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measure established by each campus. The systemwide policy can be found at CSU Vaccination Policy and any questions you have may be submitted to hr@humboldt.edu.
Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.
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Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.
This position is a “designated position” in the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. The successful candidate accepting this position is required to file Conflict of Interest forms subject to the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission.” In reference to the full disclosure letter, please refer to HR 2010-08.
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Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.
Class Code: 8354
Publication Date: 4/18/2025